The American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2026 ranks Seattle‑Tacoma eighth‑worst for daily PM2.5, driven largely by wildfire smoke. Health officials urge filtration, N95s and checking AQI.

Transient orcas were reported moving south past West Seattle this morning near the Fauntleroy ferry lanes. Viewers are advised to watch from shore and keep distance.

Cool morning clears to sunny afternoons with highs near 66°F. Small Craft Advisory will make the Strait choppy Monday afternoon into Tuesday.

A brief funnel cloud appeared over Normandy Park on May 16 and faded within minutes. Forecasters said it was short‑lived and caused no reported damage.

Morning fog gives way to mostly sunny afternoons and highs near 63°F. Small craft advisories will return this afternoon for parts of the Strait.

Showers and afternoon thunderstorms likely Saturday with highs near 55°F. Mountain passes may see snow and mariners should expect choppy seas.

King County issued a stay‑out advisory for Green Lake after tests detected toxic cyanobacteria at the west beach. Officials are posting signs and monitoring water quality.

Cool, windy Friday in Seattle with showers likely and possible thunderstorms. Gusts near 24 mph and a small‑craft advisory for Puget Sound.

Breezy start with gusts near 30 mph and a chance of light rain this afternoon. Cooler, showery weather will stick around through Saturday.

As Seattle warms, parks and targeted plantings are being framed as public‑health tools. City data shows a shrinking canopy and big gaps that advocates say must be closed fast.

Morning showers and breezy afternoon winds for Seattle today. Small Craft Advisory in effect for nearby waters.

Some Deming residents say county evacuation texts never arrived as the Nooksack River washed homes away in December 2025. An investigation found a planned alert system never went live.

Sunny and warm this afternoon with highs near 78°F. Rain likely after 11 p.m. Tuesday into Wednesday.